A Case Study of “Introduction to Quran by Montgomery Watt”

Abstract

Abstract

This study is an attempt to examine the objections of the orientalists especially the “Montgomery Watt” in his book “Introduction to the Qur’an”. Qur’an is a Holy Book not only for the Muslims but to guide all human beings. A lot of work has done on different dimensions of the Qur’an by Muslims and non-Muslim scholars but Watt has raised objections in the verses of the Holy Qur’an that they are not inter-connected. He has raised his argument in the light of different concepts of collection and compilation of the Qur’an. This attempt mainly concerns to find out the real processes behind the compilation and the actual meanings of collection of the Qur’an. Objections regarding Qur’an and Prophet (PBUH) have been mentioned made by different orientalists. The efforts of different scholars have been mentioned who treated this topic. This study includes the explanation of those verses on which Watt objected that they are not connected with the former verses. Although the relevant discussions have not been expanded largely some closely related aspects have also been addressed to reach at possible conclusion as well as with the hope that this thesis may provide further direction for the future.

Key words: Qur’an, Montgomery Watt, Orientalists, Compilation, Introduction